The Nationals blasted the Twins 7-0 in today's first game, the perfect way to kick off a doubleheader. Now they send RHP Nathan Karns (0-1, 6.00) to the mound to try and lock up a series win. Karns is making his third career start, already his second against an American League team after facing the Orioles in his MLB debut.

Pitching for the Twins is 29 year old Samuel Deduno (2-1, 3.44 ERA). A four-year pro, Deduno has just 103 major league innings under his belt and has yet to face the Nats. He will go up against a Washington lineup fresh off a blowout win just hours earlier. We'll see if their hot bats can carry over into the night.

The updated lineups are below with Denard Span back in the mix and Roger Bernadina batting second. The Twins also have a different look with Joe Mauer and Josh Willingham set to play.

"FP is such a homer. When balls bounced on Ryan Z a few weeks ago after a rain delay it was that turf stuff. The ball bounces funny on Jamie Carrol and its just a plain ole E."He said the ball took a tricky bounce because of the wet surface.

OK, OK, OK. Attention, please. Clippard is on in the seventh in a tie game.For those who want to be completely legal about it, Sunshine's Bar is officially and legally open.Bourbon and Maalox all around for my friends, Barkeep!

MrsB loves the Nats said… Gonat – "stupid" "predictable" are the only 2 safe words I can think of right now…. June 09, 2013 9:57 PM ___________________________________Stupid is the word. That 2 run HR was the nail in his coffin back to the Minors.

This was a great game. We clawed back from behind, 1 run at a time. Did we waste opportunities? Yes. But we never gave up and just kept chipping away. This is a great win for the team. And we win the series!

What a game huh…. No make that… What 2 games… Love the sweep today….I had a feeling we would win this game… It was so good to see the offense consistent thru out the game….Got the series!!! Back to 500…. Nice job my Nats!!!!

David Proctor said… This game is far from over… June 09, 2013 10:35 PM MicheleS said… WOOOOO HOOOOOO! SWEEP THE DOUBLE HEADER! This was an awesome day! See you in CO! June 09, 2013 10:36 PM Did I mention these consecutive posts have to be the co-post of the day?